Bachelorette One Shot
I was watching the movie Bachelorette with Rebel Wilson and Kirsten Dunst before going to bed. Then however this one shot kicked me in the butt to be written. It is based loosely off of the movie.
"I don't deserve her." Sam said as he turned away from the mirror with his shoulders slumped. His best man Puck looked at him as if he was crazy.
Sam took a deep breath before checking himself out in the mirror. He couldn't believe that the love of his life agreed to marry him. She was beautiful beyond words and he didn't deserve her beauty. He never did ever since they first started going out. He couldn't believe that she chose to go out with a dyslexic homeless boy when all he had to give her was himself and time. She chose him and it forever impacted his heart. She looked inside his soul and accepted it. Why the hell did she chose him? Why?
"Yes you do Sam. She's perfect for you." Puck rolled his eyes at Sam's jitters.
"Why did she pick me? Why did she agree to marry me and make me the happiest man alive? She's too good for me." Sam continued on as if Puck hadn't even said anything. She came from good stock. Most of her family had gone to college and he was what was known as white Southern trash. He didn't mean to think of himself this way, but it was just his insecurities shining through. He did manage to go to college and get a good job to support her, but he just couldn't help to wonder why she chose him over and over. He was a nerd that liked way too much comic books and she was a beautiful human being. How did they come to find that the dork and the diva worked? He just didn't deserve her at all and he knew it.
She was too kind and caring. She let her friends walk all over her even though they didn't deserve her friendship. She was beyond sexy and she could have made any person happy, but she chose him. She had a voice that made the angels stop and listen for awhile, yet she chose him. She chose him. She was going to marry him. He couldn't stop the repetitive why's that ran through his head. Why? Why?
"Shut the fuck up man." Puck said before he went up to Sam and grabbed his shoulders, shaking him. "What the hell has gotten into you? You are getting married to Mercedes today because you two are perfect for each other. You balance each other out. You're the best couple I have ever seen and I know that you will last. So pull your shit together so you can get married."
Puck's words finally encompassed Sam as he nodded and shook off his nerves. He could do this. Puck was right. She was perfect for him and getting married to her today only solidified their bond and was going to make him the happiest man alive.
Mercedes finally made it. It was the day of her wedding. She couldn't believe it and she was the first of her friends from high school to be getting hitched. It was surreal especially because of all the shit she went through in high school. All the bullies and maybe even her so called friends calling her pig face and being mean to her just because she had curves. She wasn't everyone's type of beauty and she knew that. Once her engagement was announced, she heard what everybody was saying. She heard all of the gossip that she was too fat for him. That she didn't deserve him. That he was too hot for her. That he must have gotten her pregnant because that was the only plausible way that they could see them getting married. That everyone couldn't believe that he even proposed to her. She remembered the day in high school when they went public with their relationship. It was much like when they announced their engagement. That was a day for the books however.
"OMG they're together."
"I can't believe that hottie went for pig face."
"She's such a fat ass."
Mercedes and Sam heard from all the people around them as they walked down the hallway hand in hand.
"Just ignore them." Sam said as he squeezed Mercedes hand.
"It's kind of hard to do that Sam." Mercedes said as she tried to hold back her tears. She let go of Sam's hand and ran to the girl's bathroom that was further down the hallway. She got inside and then slammed the door behind her because she knew that Sam would be in fast pursuit of her. She locked the door before she slunk to the ground in a messy heap as she started balling her eyes out.
She heard pounding on the door before Sam called out to her. "Mercedes. Mercedes, let me in. They don't mean anything. You're beautiful to me inside and out. I don't care what those bitches and assholes think. I chose to be in a relationship with you, not them."
Hearing Sam's words shocked Mercedes and made her ball even more.
"Come on Mercy. Please unlock the door." Sam said after a few minutes of waiting patiently for Mercedes.
Mercedes was all cried out as she dragged herself up off the floor and went to the sink. She looked at her reflection in the mirror and saw her tear stained cheeks. She got a paper towel and wet it then applied it to her face. Once she looked presentable enough, she took a deep breath before going and unlocking the door.
Sam heard the click and swung the door open to look upon Mercedes. He gave her his crooked smile before leaning in and giving her a chaste kiss. "We're in this together okay." Sam said as he grabbed her hand and went out into the hallway with her following behind. They were going to be late to class, but it was going to be worth it.
She never knew why Sam picked her. Why he wanted her. Why he thought she was the beautiful when others didn't.
"Everybody thinks I'm too fat for him." Mercedes said looking down dejectedly. She knew that he was too good for her, what with her curves and all. But he chose her. This ridiculously hot fucking man chose her and why the hell did he? She just couldn't comprehend.
He was a wonderful nerd and she loved his comic side. He made her laugh with his impressions. Every second they were together he would constantly try to make her smile or laugh. He was her light in the darkness. He was her rock. He was there when no one else was, ready with his guitar to sooth her. What did she do to deserve this? Why did he choose her? Why?
Quinn, her maid of honor, grabbed her hands. "Fuck everyone." She yelled which brought a smile to Mercedes face.
"Fuck everyone." Mercedes repeated over and over, louder and louder to get herself pumped up. She shook out her nerves and grabbed her bouquet from Tina.
"Oh, the veil." Quinn said before picking the material up and placing it gently over Mercedes face. "You look beautiful." Quinn smiled as she urged Mercedes forward through the tent to the opening which led to the altar where she was going to get married.
To Sam. The love of her life.
She took a deep breath before lifting the curtain and stepping forward. She saw her father standing before her with his arm extended. She hooked her arm with his.
Everyone applauded and awed at her beauty. Once she looked upon Sam however, the whole world fell away as if they were the only two people in it. He was smiling her favorite smile. That particular crooked grin of his that made her knees weak and butterflies appear in her stomach. She couldn't help the tears that escaped from her eyes. She tried to maintain her composure as she walked down the aisle.
Every step was taking her closer to him. To Sam.
It felt like an eternity passed until she was finally standing in front of him. Her father grimaced as he reluctantly let go of his daughter. He pulled back her veil and gave her a kiss on her forehead before placing the veil down again. Mr. Jones shot daggers at Sam as Mercedes turned from him to reach out to Sam.
Sam grasped her hands in his and squeezed them in reassurance that this was truly happening. The whole ceremony was a blur until she was called upon to say her vows. Both of them had opted to write their own vows to make it more meaningful to them.
"Sam. Sam I am. And you do not like green eggs and ham." Which initiated a chuckle from everyone in attendance. "Words cannot express how much I love you, so instead I'd like to sing you a song that I think conveys perfectly what I'm feeling." She takes a deep breath before singing without any back-up.
Got the sun in the morning
I got the moon at night
I got your arms around me, everything's alright
Holding you tight is how I'm going to spend the rest of my life
Feel the warm breeze blowin' down through the trees
I got your love beside me, child that's all I need
My heart and soul is wide open to you
Nobody but you sweet baby
No one but you yeah
The band that they hired to play the wedding kick in to back Mercedes up. She sends out a smile to them before turning her eyes back to Sam. Chorus:
Got to know that I want you baby
Got to know that I need you darling
I just want to say
You're my everything
Like in all the songs I sing
Of happiness and joy you bring
I just want to say
You're my everything
Sam's giving her his crooked grin as some tears fall down his eyes. Just wanna hold you, how I adore you
You got that special touch
That I long for oh so much
Oh I'm amazed at how you right all that's
Wrong in my world
All I am and I hope to be
Is 'cause of you and what you do
You bring out the best in me
My heart and soul is wide open darling
Nobody but you sweet baby
No one but you yeah
Mercedes sees Sam crying and can't help, but to shed some tears of her own. She tries her hardest however to make it to the end of the song. Chorus: Child you possess all that a true love should be
Got to know that I want you baby
Got to know that I need you darling
I just want to say
You're my everything
Like in all the songs I sing
Of happiness and joy you bring
I just want to say
You're my everything
'cause I'm forever lovin' you
You keep lovin' me yeah oh baby
Got to know that I want you baby
Got to know that I need you darling
I just want to say
You're my everything
Like in all the songs I sing
Of happiness and joy you bring
I just want to say
You're my everything
Once Mercedes finished the song, cheers erupted. Sam took a deep breath before wiping his eyes. "I have no idea how I'm going to follow that." Everyone chuckled as Sam tried further to regain his composure. "Mercedes. Mercy. Mercy-me. That just showed how perfect we are because I prepared a song as well to sing, but with this one I'm going to need your help on. And I know you know it and secretly like it even though it's country." Which elicited another chuckle from the crowd. Puck, Sam's best man, handed him his guitar and he swung the strap over his shoulder. He started strumming the guitar to a tune that she recognized and she couldn't help but smile as Sam started to sing.
Dancin' in the dark Emotional touch Oh, it's a beautiful thing
Middle of the night
Takin' your heart
And holdin' it tight
Touchin' my skin
And askin' you to do
What you've been doin' all over again
Don't think I can keep it all in
I just gotta let you know
What it is that won't let me go
Mercedes joined him as more tears fell down her eyes. It's your love Better than I was And who I am now Oh, it's a beautiful thing It's your love Oh, baby
It just does somethin' to me
It sends a shock right through me
I can't get enough
And if you wonder
About the spell I'm under
oh It's your love
More than I am
And all of this happened
By takin' your hand
Is who I wanted to be
And now that we're together
I'm stronger than ever
I'm happy and free
Don't think I can keep it all in, no
And if you asked me why I changed
All I gotta do is say your sweet name
It just does somethin' to me
It sends a shock right through me
I can't get enough
And if you wonder
About the spell I'm under
oh It's your love
(Sam's guitar solo) Oh, it's a beautiful thing It's your love
Don't think I can keep it all in
I just gotta let you know
What it is that won't let me go
It just does somethin' to me
It sends a shock right through me
I can't get enough
And if you wonder
About the spell I'm under
oh It's your love
It's your love
It's your love
Mercedes couldn't help it as she wrapped her arms around Sam and crashed her lips upon his. The pastor cleared his throat and the audience laughed. After kissing back, Sam was finally able to pull her away so that they could continue on with the ceremony.
They said they're I dos and didn't hesitate to close the distance between them once the pastor said, "And I now pronounce you man and wife."
Sam was the one this time to crash his lips to his new wife's lips. Mercedes was the one to pull away to ample applause. She smiled and grasped Sam's hand as she turned towards the pews. She took a step towards the audience with Sam as she thought over her new life. She was married now. She was going to spend forever with the love of her life and all the haters could suck it. She snagged Sam Evans and she was beautiful in his eyes. That's all that mattered to her as took another step towards her future. A future that she couldn't wait to live with the person by her side.
First song sung by Mercedes is My Everything by Anita Baker. Bold and Italic are for lyric changes.
Second song is It's Your Love by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
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